ALGA News

ALGA News

One hundred and seven resolutions from the NGA were taken under consideration by the ALGA Board this week and covered a range of topics including Financial Assistance Grants, Roads to Recovery and other government grant programs, freight improvements, rate-capping, cost-shifting, community infrastructure funding, affordable housing, preventative health, migration and settlement, climate change and the environment.

One of the resolutions considered, and endorsed, by the Board was from Whitehorse City Council in VIC calling on the federal government

Council are among the organisations eligible to apply for more than $65 million in funding to help build inclusive and resilient communities.

The Minister for Social Services Christian Porter opened the Strong and Resilient Communities (SARC) grants round this week to help local organisations overcome disadvantage and build strong and safe communities and increase national security.

"These grants will provide organisations working in disadvantaged areas with $45 million to help increase social cohesion in areas of high cultural diversity

The Australian Disaster Resilience Knowledge Hub has added a new collection for Education and Professional Development resources. In the new collection, councils can find information about educational courses

The Australian Disaster Resilience Knowledge Hub has added a new collection for Education and Professional Development resources. In the new collection, councils can find information about educational courses

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